Anyone who has ever attempted to conquer a few Middle Eastern recipes will know that it’s pretty difficult to perfect the distinctly flavorful and aromatic art of the cuisine. Steeped in culinary traditions, it often requires exotic ingredients, a flair for spicing, and a dexterous hand. Lucky for us, Cape Town is like a melting pot filled with a diverse amalgamation of cultures, tastes and flavours from all over the world. The result? Food on the table that takes our tastebuds on journeys far and wide while still feeling like home. Indulge in the flavours of the Middle East with…
Relaxed, discrete, unpretentious. This is how you can explain the appearance of Hope Distillery’s StrangeLove Cocktail Lounge in Salt River – the building across the way is derelict…
A great way to start off a new year is to be ranked as the bestselling and top trending bitters brand worldwide by one of the most trusted and respected global drinks journals, Drinks International. According to the Drinks International Annual Brands Report 2023, “Every bar that stocked a cocktail bitters brand stocked Angostura and it was the most popular brand in 83% of [our] polled bars – that’s the largest category dominance from any single brand that appears in this supplement.” Of course, Angostura rums appeared once again in the list of top ten trending rums for 2023, but…
Krispy Kreme® is giving you 3 reasons to Indulge with their new irresistible Magnum® doubledipped, crack-in-your-mouth doughnut range. “It has been an exciting journey, co-creating the most indulgent…
Elgin Railway Market is a feast for the senses. Located in the heart of our very own “apple country,” otherwise known as Grabouw, this market is a great midweek escape and the perfect way to kickstart your weekend mornings. Live music, check. Good food, double-check. An 80-year-old steam train, triple-check. Nestled in an old apple warehouse that was originally built in the 1940s by Italian prisoners of war, the market can today be described as a “bustling steampunk, art deco” experience. This market is an experience, no doubt. Enhancing the old station feel is an 80-year-old steam train that rolls…
Saturday 18 February is Drink Wine Day, and what better way to celebrate than to stand the chance to win one of 5 wine hampers valued at R650…
Experience the specific and special tastes of the winelands of France, Italy, Spain and South Africa in your own kitchen through the pages of Harvest Table. Featuring over 60 globally inspired dishes accompanied by impeccable visuals, this exquisite hardcover book by Monché Muller, the executive chef of the International Oddo Vins et Domaines wine label, takes readers on a sensational culinary journey. The book was born from a casual conversation about good food and wine, and grew into a passion project that showcases the stories behind the ingredients, the communities, the local producers and the people who make the Oddo…
Kale & spinach spanakopita Light and delicious. Try our take on a spanakopita. TOTAL TIME 1 hour 45 minutes (+ standing) | MAKES 6 INGREDIENTS 1.5 kg…
Have you ever experienced the overwhelming feeling of standing in line at a coffee shop, looking at the menu you might even be sweating a little, because there are just so many different coffees to choose from, and you don’t actually know what any of them mean! By the time you get to the counter to order, you just go with what you know, and never try anything new or different. Been there, done that! The good news is, we’re covering everything you need to know about the various coffee types. Hold on tight, we’re diving deep into getting to…
As the industry slowly but surely recovers from the impact of the last two years, the celebrated chef behind the three-starred Salsify at the Roundhouse offers a look…